Saturday, September 28, 2013

I am the handmaid of the earth, I ‘broider fair her glorious gown, And deck her on her days of mirth With many a garland of renown.And while Earth's little ones are fain And play about the Mother's hem I scatter every gift I gain From sun and wind to gladden them.'Flora' from 'Poems By The Way' – William Morris 1834 -1896

The image is an exquisite pastoral fresco of 'Flora', Roman goddess of Spring (Primavera),
flowers, fertility and abundance, filling her basket with freshly picked
blooms.

Stabiae, a popular
resort town of the Roman era. The fresco was found in the excavations of the Villa
Arianna and it is now at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Stabiae
was destroyed at the same time as Pompeii, in an eruption by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Since my mind is preoccupied with other problems and I could not find the inspiration to write a poem myself I decided to post this lovely poem by William Morris.I am so pleased that you enjoyed it and the image of Flora.Thank you also for the link to part of the soundtrack of the film 'Chocolat', a favourite of mine.

Thank you dear Foamy for your kind words, yes it is a lovely poem to herald the arrival of Spring.I must say that Spring has not arrived in her usual gracious and gentle way, the temperatures here have been terribly hot, most days above 30°C, more like Summer.Take care my friend, I hope you are feeling better.xoxoxo ♡

Thank you dear Marty for your kind words, yes, a beautiful poem and image.Pompeii still holds much mystery and fascination, a terrible disaster and loss of life.I wish you a lovely week too dear Marty!bisousxoxoxo ♡

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